1905 Map of Guadalupe

About this map

The Santa Maria Valley and the coastal reaches of northern Santa Barbara County are defined by a complex network of ranchos and early rail infrastructure at the turn of the century. Large land grants including Jesus Maria, Todos Santos y San Antonio, and Guadalupe organize the landscape, while the Southern Pacific R R and the Pacific Coast R R facilitate the movement of goods from the interior to the sea. Notable coastal operations like Lompoc Landing and Pt Sal Landing emphasize the maritime commerce of the era, predating the more modern developments of the coast. Inland, the sugar beet industry centers around Betteravia, connected by the S P R R Betteravia Branch. The map also traces the drainage of the Santa Ynez River as it meets the Pacific Ocean near Surf.